UPS760E3/TR13 Discrete Semiconductor Products

Introduction

The UPS760E3/TR13 diode, manufactured by United Silicon Corporation, is a P-N junction, single monolithic diode rectifier constructed of one N and one P type silicon layers. It is mainly used as an electronic component and is gaining more popularity in various applications depending upon the need. The power ratings of the device are 760W, and the diode can handle a peak forward current rating of 6.2A at a maximum junction temperature of +175°C. Because of its relatively small size, this device is often used for space-restricted applications.

Applications

UPS760E3/TR13 is primarily used in the automotive and consumer electronics industries. It is used in applications such as controlling very high-powered electrical components, high-temperature rectification, circuit protection, diagnostics, and in radio-frequency (RF) circuits. Additionally, it is also used for ESD protection for high-speed data lines in addition to supplying high-power DC everywhere from domestic power inverters to automotive power trains.

In addition to the application mentioned above, the device is used in various power-related high power rectifying circuit in various fields such as computer peripherals, telecommunication equipments, high brightness LED lighting module, antenna control, power supplies, and power factor correction related systems.

Working Principle

The working principle of the UPS760E3/TR13 diode is based on a single semiconductor diode. In this device, one side of it is the N-type material, while the other is the P-type material. These two regions are separated by a very thin depletion region and are called the anode and cathode. During operation, when the anode is connected to a voltage source of the same sign as the N-type material and the cathode is connected to a voltage source of the same sign as the P-type material, current flows from the anode to the cathode.

The primary purpose of the diode is to rectify A.C. current, so that the current flows in only one direction. The diode achieves this by creating an forward voltage barrier greater than the input voltage, which allows a constant current to flow through the diode when the forward voltage is over the barrier. If the input voltage drops, the current flow decreases. This allows the diode to act as a current regulator while the voltage fluctuates.

Conclusion

The United Silicon Corporation\'s UPS760E3/TR13 diode is a single monolithic diode rectifier that is widely used in various applications because of its small size and high-power ratings. It is mainly used in the automotive and consumer electronics industries, as well as in power-related applications. The device works based on a single semiconductor diode that rectifies A.C. current, allowing the current to flow in only one direction with a distinct forward voltage barrier that can restrict the current flow.